My baby just turned 2 and I'm still coming to terms with the fact that I don't have a baby anymore, I have a toddler

On the other hand I'm now celebrating the fact that when people ask how old she is I can just say 2 instead of trying to remember how many months old she is (because I could never just say 1, apparently!)

I absolutely loved having a newborn and cried when he was 2 weeks old because he was getting too big! Now he's 19 months and I'm starting to realise that most people enjoy watching their kids grow up, and mourning the end of each stage is a bit sad really. 1-2, so far, has been utterly amazing. He is incredible fun, and such a joy. Learning to walk, talk, make jokes, socialise... its just magic. I dreaded him turning 1, but am trying not to be like that any more, because watching them grow is just amazing.

I love at my four year old now and feel tears. It's not going to be long until he's to big to scoop up and cuddle. His kegs are getting sooo long and hes only a small four! I want this age of innocence to kadt forever

A lot happens this year to make it b exciting! Walking, talking, becoming much more of a real little person! DS is 2.5 and imho this is the best age so far, way easier and more fun than 1 - so lots to look forward to!!!

Next Wednesday is my DS's birthday... I'm already spending my evenings looking at his tiny baby photos and crying a bit. And videos of the grunty little newborn with arms waving around and mouth opening and closing like a fish... Where is he?! And certain songs we listened to all through the first two weeks as a family... He's so so beautiful now but I did enjoy the baby phase a lot and do mourn it.

Thanks all Held it together til bedtime, when he decided he would like to fall asleep in my arms before cot transfer (he never does this anymore!) so I had a bit of a cry whilst we had a little cuddle. Him sleeping and completely oblivious. Then pulled myself together and started writing my food shopping list for his party on Sunday. It's long